Essential Trade in High Demand
Welders are needed across countless industries—from bridges and buildings to medical devices and race cars. This is a career that won't go away, with consistent demand for skilled professionals.
Welding - Paterson
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Welding Training at Eastwick College
Master core welding fundamentals and earn industry-recognized credentials in just 6 months (day) or 12 months (evening).
Flexible Scheduling to Fit Your Life
Choose between an intensive 6-month day program or a 12-month evening option. Study close to home at our Paterson campus while balancing work and other commitments.
Learn Industry-Standard Techniques
Train in MIG, TIG, stick, flux core, and oxy-fuel welding. You'll also master blueprint reading, safety protocols, fabrication, and weld inspection to meet employer specifications.
Affordable Path to a Skilled Trade
Financial aid is available for eligible students, including Pell Grants, federal loans, and workforce grants. Welding offers strong earning potential without years of four-year degree requirements.
Why choose Eastwick College for Welding
Welding is more than joining two pieces of metal—it's an art and a critical skill in major construction projects. You'll develop hands-on expertise in metal theory, code certification requirements, and cutting techniques that employers value across multiple industries.
Local Training in Paterson
No need to travel far. Our Paterson campus puts quality welding education within reach, letting you build skills without added commute burden.
Industry-Recognized Credentials
Graduates are eligible to earn AWS certifications in Structural Standards (D1.1) and Plate welding—credentials that employers recognize and value across the industry.
Experienced Instructors
Learn from instructors who understand real-world welding demands and bring industry expertise into the classroom and lab.
Career-Ready in Months, Not Years
Complete your diploma in as little as 6 months with our day program, or 12 months evenings. Start your career sooner without sacrificing quality training.
Why Choose Eastwick College for Welding Training
Our welding program combines comprehensive technical training with flexible scheduling to fit your life. Whether you choose our accelerated 6-month day program or the 12-month evening option, you'll work with industry-standard equipment and experienced instructors who understand real-world welding demands. Graduates have the opportunity to earn AWS Structural Standards (D1.1) and AWS Plate certifications, opening doors to careers in construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.
- Essential Trade in High Demand
- Flexible Scheduling to Fit Your Life
- Learn Industry-Standard Techniques
- Affordable Path to a Skilled Trade
What Welding Graduates Can Pursue
Our diploma prepares you for entry-level roles across industries that depend on skilled welders. Build a foundation for long-term career growth in a trade with consistent demand.
- AWS Certification Eligible
- Hands-On Trade Skills
- Career-Ready in 6–12 Months
- Multiple Industry Pathways
- Local Paterson Campus
- Financial Aid Available